3890 Charlevoix Ave. Suite 306
Petoskey, MI 49770
Phone: 231-412-0660
Fax: 231-881-9132
Text: 231-412-0660
Email: admin@secondchancecounselingcenter.com
Cynthia Pepin, LCSW,CAADC, Clinical Director
Owner/Founder
I am a clinical social worker who graduated from Spring Arbor University in 2015. I like to focus on anxiety, depression, and trauma and work with all ages. I am trained in trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy, EMDR therapy, motivational interviewing, substance abuse, and rational emotive behavioral therapy. I enjoy spending time with my family and two dogs.
Sabrina Spearman, LCSW
Owner/Founder
I earned my Master of Social Work in 2015. I am a strong believer in Strengths Based Perspective. I have been trained in EMDR, Batterers Intervention from Duluth, Minnesota, Seeking Safety, many White Bison trainings, REBT, DBT, and Motivational Interviewing. In my off time, I enjoy helping others find a purpose by working through the mental health and substance abuse issues. I love spending time with my children,grandchildren, and my two cats, Drizzle and Hail. Football is a must for me as I am an avid Detroit Lions fan. I love being outdoors, enjoy cookouts and spending time in my pool
Carly Livingston
Medical Billing, Front-end Office Manager
I work behind the scenes in the billing department making sure claims are submitted and successfully reimbursed while balancing account information. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my three children and my husband. I also really enjoy crafting for my craft fairs and I love watching football, wrestling, and watching my kids in their extra-curricular activities.
Eva Gray
Intake Coordinator
I have an associates degree in general studies, have experience working at Harbor Hall with the woman clients and I have had experience working with the elderly. I am an artist in my free time and enjoy taking on new challenges. I’m a mother to three children two boys and a girl, and dogs and cats. Along with a lizard and a dozen chickens. We as a family love to Kayak and Garden, we are always challenging the kids to grab a hammer and help build whatever projects pop into my creative head. My dream is to someday become an art therapist and show people how creativity can benefit mental health.
Laura Spearman
Administrative Assistant/Medical Billing
I’m a dedicated and strong headed worker! I have previous experience being a house manager/Activity Assistant for a nursing facility. I love helping people where I can! I am a mother to a goofy boy who I love being with. During my free time, I love to travel where I can. I most enjoy seeing historical places and hearing about the history. I love spending time with my family and being outside. During my free time, I love to read. I paint, and play video games. My dream is to hopefully become a dedicated BHT (Behavioral Health Technician)
Ana Cunningham, LCSW
With a specialized focus on mood disorders such as Anxiety, Depression, as well as Trauma, PTSD, Dissociation, Life Transitions, Stress Management, Anger Management, Self-Harm, Grief, Low Self-Esteem, and Coping Strategies, I am committed to guiding individuals on their path to emotional well-being and self-realization.
My therapeutic philosophy is anchored in a broad spectrum of evidence-based treatments and modalities. I have expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), DBT-Informed practices, Grief Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level 1, Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) Level 1, Trauma Informed Stabilization Treatment (TIST) Levels 1 and 2, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Sensorimotor Informed Therapy and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Furthermore, Insight-Oriented techniques are seamlessly woven into my sessions, ensuring that each client's therapy is tailored to their unique needs and life narrative.
I perceive therapy as a profound journey of exploration — a space where clients can dive deeper into understanding their essence, desires, and aspirations. My life's mission is to walk alongside clients during this journey of self-awareness, empowering them to harness their inner strength, cultivate love, and nurture their innate creativity.
Outside the therapeutic setting, I find joy in culinary adventures, immersing myself in books, writing, and exploring the world through travel.
Jennifer Blaisdell, LCSW
I received my masters in social work at Wayne State University in 2013. I decided to go into social work because I enjoy meeting new people and have a passion to help others. I specialize in medical social work with working in nursing homes and home care health settings. During this journey, I provided ongoing support and counseling to older adults and their families. Being a social worker is so rewarding because I can help provide tools and resources in this journey that we call life. I believe there is a higher power in this world and that we all need help on our journey. When I am not helping others, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children.
Heather Cornett, LLCSW
I love empowering individuals ; helping them to heal, rise above their challenges, take personal ownership over their life, and learn to thrive in every circumstance. I take a strengths based approach to therapy. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it" - Helen Keller.
Do you have obstacles that are holding you back from the life you dream of? Are you dealing with past trauma, anxiety, depression, addiction, relational difficulty, codependency, or emotional pain/numbness? Let's tackle it together. I use a number of evidence based practices including CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, IFS informed therapy and EMDR to help you grow.
Let me help you learn how to let down your defenses and feel safe. Find freedom from the things that trigger you and steal your joy. Get curious about why you feel and react the way you do. Learn to embrace your personal process and walk in fearless self acceptance. It can be scary to take the first step, but I always say... you can't be brave without fear.
Chad Alexander, MA, LPC-S
I am a lifelong resident of Northern Michigan, having grown up in Gaylord and then moved to the Petoskey area in 2004. I enjoy reading fantasy novels, I am a huge Dungeons and Dragons nerd, and I love all things Star Wars. I seek to provide compassionate, non-judgmental counseling for teens and adults who need to talk about things that are hard to talk about. Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, traumatic experiences, life transitions, relationship struggles, or just managing the stress of a busy life, counseling can help.
I received my Master of Arts degree in Counseling from Spring Arbor University in 2016. I am also trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Somatic- & Attachment-Focused EMDR (S.A.F.E. EMDR), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I also draw heavily from Narrative Therapy and mindfulness principles.
Kylie Alexander, LLCSW
Steven Wallace, LLCSW
I graduated with my Master's Degree in Social Work from Spring Arbor University in 2023. I am passionate about working with teens and young adults, particularly focusing on depression, anxiety, trauma, boundaries and relationships. I frequently pull from and have been trained in multiple modalities including:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
I am very client-centered with my approach, and aim to foster a strong therapeutic relationship first and foremost. With that relationship in place, I aim to collaborate with my clients to work together towards their desired goals using tools and approaches I have accumulated over my time practicing.
In my free time, I enjoy playing video games and listening to/ making music. I play several instruments and enjoy everything from Metallica to Pink Floyd to John Mayer and Bob Marley.
Kate Sapek, MA, LLC, NCC
I am a limited licensed counselor privileged to be serving Northern Michiganders.
I earned my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Valparaiso University in August of 2024. I have clinical experience working with children, teenagers, and adults one-on-one and in group settings. Over the course of my career, I have worked in non-profit, community mental health, and private practice clinical settings. I am certified in crisis intervention and trauma-informed care. Areas of clinical focus include, but are not limited to, substance use recovery, sex addiction, trauma, domestic violence prevention, relationship issues, grief/bereavement, guilt/shame, anger management, anxiety and depression, and social skills and communication.
My goal in counseling is to provide a welcoming and non-judgmental environment where it can feel safe to embrace your unapologetic and authentic self. Outside of being a counselor, I am a person who enjoys scrapbooking, video games, Pokemon card collecting, nature, and spending quality time with my partner and cats.
I value holding space for a collaborative therapeutic relationship where you will be heard, seen, respected, and empowered. I believe in a client-centered and holistic approach to counseling, bringing awareness to the connection between your mental, emotional, physical, social, and spiritual health. I integrate various clinical modalities through a trauma-informed lens, including but not limited to, person-centered, strength based, cognitive behavioral, acceptance commitment, dialectical behavioral, internal family systems, and narrative therapies. If these styles of therapy do not align with your needs and wants, I will strive to best meet them within my scope of knowledge and practice. I am here to walk alongside you on your wellness journey, as we map out the direction that is most important to you. I have been walking alongside others on their mental health journeys since 2019. I look forward to the privilege of being a small part as we make our way together on your path
Brian Cornett, MSW Intern
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